💰The question isn’t ‘Can I afford the purchase?’ It’s ‘Can I afford the monthly payment?’

For many real estate agents, the challenge isn’t earning money. It’s knowing where the money goes, keeping enough for taxes, controlling expenses, and building a business that actually produces profit.

In this episode of The Next Move, powered by KIC Realty, host Erin Best sits down with Jennifer Hume, founder of The Profitable Agent and a Certified Profit First Professional, to unpack the financial habits that can make or break a real estate career.

Jennifer brings more than two decades of bookkeeping experience, including 11 years working primarily with real estate professionals. She shares her own journey from $20,000 in corporate credit card debt to building a profitable, intentional financial system using the Profit First methodology.

Together, Erin and Jennifer explore why commission-based income requires a different approach to money management, why traditional budgeting often fails agents, how small recurring expenses create cash bleed, and why financial clarity is about much more than GCI.

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Watch the Masterclass: The 5 Account System & Eliminating Cash Bleed for Real Estate Agents and download the THE PROFITABLE AGENT: FINANCIAL CLARITY WORKSHEET.

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Use the worksheet to identify where your money goes, where cash may be leaking, and where you can create greater financial clarity in your real estate business.

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Jennifer Hume

Founder, The Profitable Agent

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"The content shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Every real estate transaction is unique. Always consult with a licensed local attorney, CPA, or real estate broker before making any investment decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts."